D’Angelo Russell led the Nets’ comeback as they came back from a 28-point deficit to beat the Sacramento Kings 123-121. Russell had 44 points and 12 assists in the game, and scored 27 in the fourth quarter alone to lead the Nets to the win. The Kings were outscored by 45-18 in the final quarter. The Nets are just half a game behind the Pistons, who are sixth in the Western Conference.
James Harden made NBA history as the Rockets won 121-105 against the Hawks. He scored 31 points to become the first player to score 30 points against every team in the same season. He also recorded 10 assists and 8 rebounds, and teammate Clint Capela added 26 points and 11 rebounds.
Stephen Curry scored 36 points as the Warriors won 117-107 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Karl-Anthony Towns had 26 points and 21 rebounds for the Timberwolves. The Bucks won as well, beating the Lakers 115-101. Khris Middleton had 30 points and 10 rebounds in Giannis Antetokounmpo’s absence. LeBrom James missed the game for the Lakers due to injury.
The Clippers defeated the Pacers 115-109 to maintain their eighth spot in the Western Conference. Six players were in double figures for them, led by Danilo Gallinari with 24. That’s all the action from today, visit this space tomorrow for more of the same!
